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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.56, 3,587.40 and 1,551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.56, 3,587.40 and 1,551.60 is: 2,141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.56 : 3,587.40 = 1,551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.56/3,587.40 = 1,551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.56x = 3,587.40 × 1,551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.56x = 5,566,209.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,566,209.84/2,599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.21

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